Deterministic Adjustable Bone Plate Design

Fracture of the mandible is a common injury associated with facial trauma. Close to 50% of patients admitted to the hospital require surgery to restore normal anatomy and function, often with a period of jaw immobilization to allow formation of a bony union between the fracture halves [1]. Occlusion...

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Main Authors: Seldin, Edward B. (Author), Cervantes, Thomas Michael (Contributor), Slocum, Alexander H (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ASME International, 2019-01-18T15:03:53Z.
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